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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.20, 3,901.52 and 1,568.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.20, 3,901.52 and 1,568.22 is: 2,164.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.20 : 3,901.52 = 1,568.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.20/3,901.52 = 1,568.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.20x = 3,901.52 × 1,568.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.20x = 6,118,441.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,118,441.69/2,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.13

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